Kyushoku ー School Lunch in Japan
School lunches are common around the world, but Japan’s school lunches are without question one-of-a-kind. Not only is the food tasty, but all the systems involved are incredibly well-organized. Let’s …
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Japanese traditions in May
Welcome to my first commemorable blog! It has been almost a half-century since I was born. However I don’t know much about many traditional costumes and events that are held …
How to enjoy playing the UFO Catcher Machine
What do you come up with when you hear “UFO Catcher?” It’s not people who geek about unidentified flying objects, it’s a kind of amusement machine that consumers play for …
Which is right, the right or the left?〜How to ride escalators in Japan
“Which side am I supposed to stand on—right or left?”Whenever I travel from Osaka to Tokyo or from Tokyo to Osaka, the different rules for escalator etiquette in each city …
How do guests prepare for a wedding in Japan?
I participated in a wedding of my friend the other day. It was held at a hotel which means most people were in western clothes, but Japanese weddings have some …
Masking up in Japan
The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 has had a significant impact on our daily lives. Some of the most notable changes include social distancing, remote work, mask-wearing, travel restrictions, and …
Japanese seasonal beautiful words ~Spring~
As a lover of spring, I feel my heart leaping with excitement when spring arrives. Plants and trees sprout new shoots, and flowers bloom. It is the season that warm …
Two Sakura Mochi Named After Temples
Sakura-mochi is a popular Japanese sweet that can be considered a symbol of spring. It is sold in various shops including traditional Japanese confectionery stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores. “Sakura” …
Hi! I’m an owl!
“Hoot, hoot…!” Hi! I’m an owl. I live in Japan. I have a lot of relatives all around the world. Did you know that owls are believed to bring luck …
Ozoni: A mochi soup bowl filled with family history and local Japanese culture.
Ozoni is a mochi soup eaten on New Year’s Day in Japan. Japanese New Year’s events and food originated in Shintoism, and various customs were born from the idea of …